UMKC Major Map: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
First-Time College Students
Catalog Year: 2014 - 2015
Four-Year Graduation Plan - Courses and Critical Benchmarks
The following is a sample course of study. It is the Student’s responsibility to ensure that all program requirements are met.
This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement. All incoming freshmen must develop an academic plan (which
maps out all courses needed to graduate within your intended major/degree). Your academic advisor is available to
meet with you and create your specific plan.
Your path to graduation may vary slightly based on factors such as college credit you earned while in high school, transfer work from other
institutions of higher learning and placement in Mathematics. You are responsible for checking prerequisites to any courses. Critical Courses
and minimum recommended grades (as noted below) provide feedback regarding major fit and help indicate likelihood of successful
completion of chosen academic program and degree.
First Math
Critical
Course
or
Benchmark
Math Not Required
Foreign Language
Requirement
Free Elective Hours
No
Course Subject, Number, and Title and Academic Plan Benchmarks
Bold = UMKC General Education Core Requirement
*Prerequisite May Be Required
**Co-Requisite Enrollment Required
Min Credit
Recom Hours
Grade (CH)
1
Notes
Fall Semester Year 1: 15 hours
**Anchor I: Reasoning and Values Click for options
B-
3
**DISC 100: Reasoning and Values (Speech and Writing)
B-
3
DANCE 141B, DANCE 241B, DANCE 341B, or DANCE 441B: Ballet
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 141M: Modern Tech
B-
3
DANCE 140A: Analysis of Mvt I
B-
1
DANCE 217A: Improv I
B-
1
DANCE 107: Production I
B-
1
**Anchor II: Culture and Diversity Click for options
B-
3
**DISC 200: Culture and Diversity (Speech and Writing)
B-
3
DANCE 142B, DANCE 242B, DANCE 342B, or 442B: Ballet Tech
B-
3
DANCE 142M: Modern Tech
B-
3
DANCE 140B: Analysis of Mvt II
B-
1
DANCE 217B: Composition I
B-
2
DANCE 108: Production II
B-
1
Jury may be required
Completion of 12 term hours minimum toward degree
Spring Semester Year 1: 16 hours
Register for UMKC Roo Career
Network
Jury may be required
Completion of Anchor I and DISC 100
Completion of 12 term hours minimum toward degree
Completion of 30 total hours toward degree
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UMKC Major Map: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
First-Time College Students
Catalog Year: 2014 - 2015
Summer Semester Year 1: 0 hours if all previous courses completed
May use summer semester
ensure completion of 30 hours
per academic year or to lighten
fall and winter course loads.
Earn 2.0 minimum cumulative UM GPA
Fall Semester Year 2: 17 hours
Jury may be required
**Anchor III: Civic and Community Engagement Click for options
B-
3
**DISC 300: Civic and Community Engagement (Speech and
Writing)
B-
3
DANCE 141B, DANCE 241B, DANCE 341B, or DANCE 441B: Ballet
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 141M, DANCE 241M, DANCE 341M, DANCE 441M: Modern
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 218A: Composition II
B-
2
DANCE 305: Dance History I
B-
3
DANCE 142B, DANCE 242B, DANCE 342B, or 442B: Ballet Tech
B-
3
Jury may be required
DANCE 142M, DANCE 242M, DANCE 342M, DANCE 442M: Modern
Tech
B-
3
ART-HIST 110 suggested for
Focus A
DANCE 218B: Composition III
B-
2
DANCE 306: Dance History II
B-
3
Focus A: Arts and Humanities Click for options
B-
3
DANCE 416: Performance Tech
B-
1
DANCE 261 Jazz II
B-
1
Complete RooWriter Assessment
www.umkc.edu/roowriter
Completion of 12 term hours minimum toward graduation
Spring Semester Year 2: 16 hours
Completion of Anchor II and DISC 200
Completion of 12 term hours minimum toward degree
Completion of 60 total hours toward degree
Summer Semester Year 2: 0 hours if all previous courses completed
Earn 2.0 minimum cumulative UM GPA
Fall Semester Year 3: 17 hours
DANCE 141B, DANCE 241B, DANCE 341B, or DANCE 441B: Ballet
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 141M, DANCE 241M, DANCE 341M, DANCE 441M: Modern
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 319A: Composition IV
B-
2
DANCE 301: Advanced Movement Analysis
B-
3
Jury may be required
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UMKC Major Map: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
First-Time College Students
Catalog Year: 2014 - 2015
DANCE 313A or DANCE 413A: Partnering/Pas De Deux I or Advanced
Pas De Deux I
B-
1
DANCE 405A, DANCE 213C, or DANCE 415A: Modern Dance
Repertory I, Men's Class I or Variations I
B-
1
DANCE 260: Jazz I
B-
1
Focus B: Scientific Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis
Click for options
B-
3
DANCE 142B, DANCE 242B, DANCE 342B, or 442B: Ballet Tech
B-
3
DANCE 142M, DANCE 242M, DANCE 342M, DANCE 442M: Modern
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 319B: Advanced Choreographic Design
B-
2
DANCE 302: Fundamentals Of Body Alignment
B-
1
DANCE 313B or DANCE 413B: Partnering/Pas De Deux II or
Advanced Pas De Deux II
B-
1
DANCE 405B, DANCE 213D, or DANCE 415B: Modern Dance
Repertory II, Men's Class II or Variations II
B-
1
Focus C: Human Actions, Values, and Ethics Click for options
B-
1
DANCE 416B: Performance Tech
B-
1
Spring Semester Year 3: 15 hours
Jury may be required
HISTORY 101, 102 or POL-SCI
210 recommended for Focus C
and Constitution Requirement.
Summer Semester Year 3: 0 hours if all previous courses completed
Earn 2.0 minimum cumulative UM GPA
Fall Semester Year 4: 13 hours
DANCE 141B, DANCE 241B, DANCE 341B, or DANCE 441B: Ballet
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 141M, DANCE 241M, DANCE 341M, DANCE 441M: Modern
Tech
B-
3
DANCE 303: Pilates
B-
1
DANCE 313A or DANCE 413A: Partnering/Pas De Deux I or Advanced
Pas De Deux I
B-
1
DANCE 405C, DANCE 414A, or DANCE 415A: Modern Dance
Repertory III,, Men’s Variations I, or Variations I
B-
1
DANCE 493: Senior Recital I
B-
1
CONSVTY TBA: Applied Music
B-
2
Focus Elective Click for options
B-
3
DANCE 142B, DANCE 242B, DANCE 342B, or 442B: Ballet Tech
B-
3
DANCE 142M, DANCE 242M, DANCE 342M, DANCE 442M: Modern
B-
3
Apply for graduation.
Jury may be required
CONSVTY 120 or CONSVTY
120N Music Appreciation
suggested for Focus Elective
Spring Semester Year 4: 13 hours
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UMKC Major Map: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
First-Time College Students
Catalog Year: 2014 - 2015
Tech
DANCE 313B or DANCE 413B: Partnering/Pas De Deux II or
Advanced Pas De Deux II
B-
1
DANCE 405D, DANCE 414B, or DANCE 415A: Modern Dance
Repertory IV, Men's Variations II, or Variations I
B-
1
DANCE 494: Senior Recital II
B-
1
Elective in any subject
B-
1
THEATRE 101 or 300: Introduction To Acting or Acting I
B-
3
Graduation Requirements Summary
Total Hours (120 minimum)
124
Total Hours at UMKC (30 hours min)
30
Major GPA
2.0
UMKC GPA
2.0
Other Information
Non-course requirements
RooWriter
ETS Proficiency Profile Exam (EPP)
Submit Senior Recital Program
Met
36 minimum Upper-Level hours required
U.S. Constitution course required (HISTORY 101, HISTORY 102, POL-SCI 210)
Policy
The School reserves the right to make changes in courses, degree requirements and course schedules without notice.
Students are expected to maintain a quality of achievement significantly above minimum UMKC standards for degree work.
Individual student progress will be monitored throughout the program. Satisfactory progress is required of all students for
retention in the program. Students are expected to maintain academic standards, perform satisfactorily in courses, refrain from
academic dishonesty, comply with the established University and teacher education timetables and requirements, and refrain
from unethical or unprofessional behavior or behaviors that obstruct the training process or threaten the welfare of the student
or others. Other circumstances involving student behavior will be addressed by the faculty on an individual basis.
Program Description
The BFA in Dance degree program is committed to performance excellence through specialized training in dance technique,
theory, and choreography. Intellectual and artistic growth is the primary focus of the Dance Division and is perpetuated by the
program in a disciplined and nurturing environment. The education of the student is enhanced by a strong foundation in ballet,
modern dance, and choreography, diverse performance opportunities, professional liaisons with nationally recognized dance
organizations. Utilizing the expertise of the Conservatory faculties and visiting artists, the program fosters learning and
creativity while preparing graduates as performers, teachers, and choreographers, as well as providing them with a broadbased background in the humanities in preparation for advanced graduate studies.
Admission Requirements
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Complete the UMKC application for admission.
Complete the Conservatory Supplemental Application for admission.
Previous training in ballet and/or modern dance is required.
Applicants will be admitted upon approval of the dance faculty.
Final approval of the major by the dance faculty will be made at the end of the Freshman year.
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First-Time College Students
Catalog Year: 2014 - 2015
Advising Contact Information
Conservatory Phone: 816-235-2900
Conservatory Website: conservatory.umkc.edu
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UMKC Career Services Resources: http://www.career.umkc.edu/?q=node/87
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